Kyrgyzstan is struggling to keep health workers safe from the spread of the coronavirus, sparking calls for the government to provide more protective equipment and to refrain from scapegoating ... ( read original story ...)
Women Risk Domestic Violence During Kyrgyzstan’s Lockdown
Under Kyrgyzstan’s present state of emergency, which includes a curfew from 8pm to 7am, it has become a lot more difficult for women to escape domestic violence. Many are too afraid to call the police ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan: Former Matraimov protégé alleges plot against journalist
An ex-senior customs official in Kyrgyzstan has broken ranks with his powerful one-time mentor and accused him of ordering the kidnapping or killing of a journalist behind a series of blockbuster ... ( read original story ...)
Rahul Gandhi raises shortage of testing kits, says ‘India in company of Laos, Niger, Honduras’
Rahul alleged that India is testing only 149 persons per 10 lakh that matches the numbers clocked by countries like Laos, Niger and Honduras. ( read original story ...)
What’s in Vietnam’s New Coronavirus Assistance to Cambodia and Laos?
Late last week, Vietnam handed over some assistance to Laos and Cambodia as the two fellow Southeast Asian states continue to manage the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic. While the ... ( read original story ...)
Laos officials review Covid-19 prevention measures
Laos officials met in the capital Vientiane to review the measures in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak in Laos. ( read original story ...)
Laos discharges 1st COVID-19 patient from hospital
The patient was confirmed as the 12th COVID-19 case in Nepal on April 6 after returning to Laos from Britain, according to center of information and education for health under Lao Ministry of Health. ( read original story ...)
On a mega reserve in Laos, rescued moon bears find a new home
Animal charity Free the Bears has opened a mountain-top reserve in Laos for animals that have been saved from the illegal wildlife trade. The charity had a record year of rescues and now has 77 bears ... ( read original story ...)
Israel political deadlock persists with unity deal still out of reach
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Benny Gantz were nearing a deal on Tuesday to form a national emergency government to battle the coronavirus crisis ... ( read original story ...)
Israel rivals resume unity govt talks with two-day deadline
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Benny Gantz held new talks on forming an emergency unity government Tuesday, with a deadline less than two days away. A deal would give ... ( read original story ...)